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Confessions of a Not-So-Dangerous Mind*

Movies, sports, fitness, and life’s cataclysmic ups and downs, through nearly a half-century on this rock.

tv & film film history

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28:40

"JUNIOR?!" Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Turns 36

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2025/05/25

Steven Spielberg's spectacular conclusion to his Holy Trilogy opened on May 24, 1989.

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31:20

Remembering Marvelous Marvin Hagler

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2025/05/24

Marvelous Marvin Hagler would have turned 71 on May 23rd. Join me for a look back at the longtime middleweight king who was a human tornado in the ring... easily one of the best to ever lace up the gloves.

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30:25

OTD 1986: "You're a disease. And I'm the cure."

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2025/05/23

The second collaboration between star Sylvester Stallone and filmmaker George Pan Cosmatos (Rambo '85), Cobra opened 39 years ago today.

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23:38

The Empire Strikes Back, at 46

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2025/05/22

Now known as "Star Wars Episode 5," The Empire Strikes Back opened on May 21, 1980. Join me for a look back at "the single best representation of Star Wars, ever."

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30:40

OTD 1998: "SIZE. DOES. MATTER!"

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2025/05/20

The Summer 1998 Emmerich-Devlin actioner Godzilla opened May 20, 1998. Join me for a look back at this "event movie" which (for many) didn't live up to expectations.

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31:15

Die Hard With A Vengeance Turns 30

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2025/05/20

Die Hard With A Vengeance opened May 19, 1995. The "second sequel" rolls up an astounding $366 million! Bruce and Sam are great, supported by Oscar-Winner Jeremy Irons' dazzling turn as Simon Gruber.-- Sorry for the rough audio, it was late and I forgot to plug in the enhanced mic 😩

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27:44

Thoughts on the Mission Impossible Franchise

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2025/05/18

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20:24

OTD 1975: Ali over Lyle 🥊

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2025/05/16

OTD 1975: World Heavyweight 🥊 Champ Muhammad Ali rallies to stop Ron Lyle. Easily Ali's finest performance during his 70s title run, Lyle was a tremendous fighter, nearly knocking out Foreman in his next fight, dropping Big George twice!

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30:13

George Lucas Turns 81

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2025/05/15

Visionary filmmaker and creative genius George Lucas turned 81 on May 14. Join me for a look back at his life and career.

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29:02

OTD 1997: "Cos" and NYU Graduation

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2025/05/14

Impossible as this is for me to believe, I graduated from New York University 28 years ago today. Join me for a look back at the events surrounding that day, as well as its now-notorious keynote speaker.

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23:55

The Legend of Yogi Berra

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2025/05/13

Yesterday marked 100 years since Yogi Berra was born. The winner of three MVP Awards and first ballot Hall of Famer, Yogi was one of the greatest catchers ever, helping his New York Yankees win 10 World Series as a player: in 1947, 1949-53, 1956, 1958, and then 1961-62. He later won two more as a coach during the tumultuous 1977-78 seasons... and ended up as baseball's most renowned philosopher.

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29:11

The Natural Turns 41

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2025/05/12

One of the best sports movies ever made, Barry Levinson's adaptation of Bernard Malamad's 📖 The Natural opened on May 10, 1984.

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25:38

Fred Astaire Remembered

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2025/05/11

The extraordinary Fred Astaire was born OTD 1899(!). The multi-talented dancer and actor left a legacy of greatness that has seldom been equaled.

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20:11

Madonna: Truth or Dare Turns 34

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2025/05/09

OTD, 1991: Alek Keshishian's 💯 docu 'Madonna: Truth or Dare' opens. Following Madge through the Blond Ambition tour -- and promoting her and Warren Beatty's 🎥 Dick Tracy -- it's a fascinating look at how a star becomes a Global Icon.

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29:36

'Dave' Turns 32!

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2025/05/08

OTD 1993: Dave opens. Kevin Kline dazzles as POTUS Bill Mitchell/CPA Dave Kovic and he's ably supported by Sigourney Weaver, Ving Rhames, Sir Ben Kingsley, Frank Langella, the incomparable Charles Grodin, and a 😆 cameo from The Austrian Oak.

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28:37

Orson Welles Birthday Retrospective

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2025/05/06

Generally regarded to be the most influential figure in the history of cinema, Orson Welles was born OTD 1915. Join me for a deep dive into his life and career.

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28:18

The Great Movies: The Edge

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2025/05/06

The newest entry in our ongoing series The Great Movies is Lee Tamahori's fantastic 1997 adventure thriller, The Edge.

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23:17

Audrey Hepburn Remembered

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2025/05/04

HBD in memory of Audrey Hepburn. The actress, fashion icon, and lifelong humanitarian was just 63 when Cancer took her. Today she would be 96.

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29:11

"I've never seen you before in my life." Breakdown...

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2025/05/03

Released May 2, 1997, Breakdown stands as one of the best action thrillers from a fantastic movie decade. Join me for a look back at arguably Kurt Russell's finest-ever performance.

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25:21

Creepshow 2 Turns 38

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2025/05/01

OTD 1987: The Stephen King/George Romero collab Creepshow 2 opens in theaters. Oddly dismissed by audiences and critics of the day, it's gained a new generation of fans and is a far better film than it was given credit for.

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